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Eredivisie | Sat 29 Aug, 15:30

Excelsior v Sparta Rotterdam Stats

Data last updated: Fri 28 Aug 2026, 08:29 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam meet in an Eredivisie clash where attacking intent has been evident from both sides early in the season. Excelsior has scored 2.5 goals per game while conceding just one, showing a potent offense with some defensive solidity. Sparta Rotterdam, ranked slightly higher, averages two goals per match but concedes nearly 1.7, indicating openness at the back. Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games, with Excelsior hitting over 2.5 goals in all recent matches and Sparta in two-thirds. This fixture promises an open, attacking contest with goal-scoring opportunities likely at both ends.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Excelsior averages 2.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per game this season.
  • Sparta Rotterdam scores 2 goals per game but concedes 1.67, suggesting defensive vulnerability.
  • Excelsior has a 100% rate of matches over 2.5 goals this season.
  • Sparta Rotterdam has a 67% over 2.5 goals rate, supporting a high-scoring game.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 3.5 Goals with a 58% chance, significantly higher than the implied 44.4% from current , indicating strong value. Both teams have demonstrated attacking prowess and defensive lapses, with Excelsior's perfect over 2.5 goals record and Sparta's high goal concession rate. The average goals in their last 10 meetings is 3.6, reinforcing the likelihood of a goal-rich encounter. The level at 73% reflects consistent attacking data and recent form. No data limitations affect this analysis, making the pick a solid value option at current .

Model Chance58%
Strong positive
Implied Chance44.4%
Strong positive
Excelsior Over 2.5 Rate100%
Strong positive
Sparta Rotterdam Over 2.5 Rate67%
Positive
H2H Average Goals3.6 goals per match
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

This match is set to be an open contest with both Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam showing offensive strengths and defensive vulnerabilities. The attacking form and historical high-scoring meetings suggest Over 3.5 Goals is a fitting pick, supported by recent goal-scoring trends and the teams' willingness to commit players forward.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking and defensive balance

“The attacking profiles of Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam, combined with their defensive openness, make a high-scoring game very plausible. Expect both sides to push forward and create multiple goal opportunities in this Eredivisie fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Excelsior averages 2.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per game this season.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 2 goals per game but concedes 1.67, suggesting defensive vulnerability.

Excelsior has a 100% rate of matches over 2.5 goals this season.

Sparta Rotterdam has a 67% over 2.5 goals rate, supporting a high-scoring game.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • The last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams have averaged 3.6 goals, indicating a history of open, high-scoring games.
  • This trend over a significant sample supports the expectation of Over 2.5 goals, with a tempo and attacking style conducive to multiple scoring opportunities.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Excelsior2.5
Avg goals scored
Sparta Rotterdam2
Excelsior1
Avg goals conceded
Sparta Rotterdam1.67
Excelsior50%
BTTS rate
Sparta Rotterdam67%
Excelsior100%
Over 2.5 goals
Sparta Rotterdam67%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · Model 58% vs implied 44% · edge +13.6 pts
2.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 78%
1.53
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.17
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 72%
1.5
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 32%
2.5
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 26%
2.4
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Both teams have shown strong attacking output, with Excelsior scoring 2.5 goals per game and Sparta Rotterdam 2.0, while conceding goals regularly. Excelsior's 50% BTTS rate and Sparta's 67% indicate that goals are likely from both sides, supporting a high total goals scenario.

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Market odds

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Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 65% · edge +12.6 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 72%
1.5
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.28
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Excelsior Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.8
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Excelsior to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
2.4
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Sparta Rotterdam Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 48%
2
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.8
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The Over 3.5 Goals market is priced attractively with implying a 44.4% chance, while the model estimates a 58% probability, indicating clear value. This discrepancy suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a high-scoring game, making this a price-sensitive opportunity worth considering.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Excelsior4.5
Avg corners for
Sparta Rotterdam5
Excelsior10.5
Avg total corners
Sparta Rotterdam13
Excelsior0.5
Avg yellow cards
Sparta Rotterdam1.33
Excelsior11.5
Avg shots
Sparta Rotterdam13.33
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetUK guide price · Model 69% vs implied 67% · edge +2.3 pts
1.5
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.28
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Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
1.8
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Both teams average around 4.5 to 5 corners per game, reflecting active wing play and sustained pressure. Sparta Rotterdam commits more fouls and receives more yellow cards, suggesting a physical game that could lead to set-piece opportunities and shots on target, enhancing scoring chances.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Excelsior

LW
Last 51W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 1L
15 Aug 2026H PSV Eindhoven1-2
07 Aug 2026A Cambuur4-0

Sparta Rotterdam

DWL
Last 51W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 1L
22 Aug 2026H Utrecht3-3
14 Aug 2026A Telstar3-1
09 Aug 2026H Feyenoord0-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 69% · edge +5.6 pts
1.44
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 67%
1.53
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Excelsior Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 56%
1.8
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Excelsior to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
2.4
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Sparta Rotterdam Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 48%
2
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.8
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Sparta Rotterdam to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
2.62
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Excelsior has scored in all recent matches, maintaining a perfect 100% over 2.5 goals rate, while Sparta Rotterdam has achieved this in 67% of their games. Both teams' recent form highlights attacking momentum and defensive frailties, reinforcing the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Excelsior wins
1Draws
5Sparta Rotterdam wins
17 May 2026Sparta Rotterdam v Excelsior2-3
14 Sep 2025Excelsior v Sparta Rotterdam0-1
17 Feb 2024Sparta Rotterdam v Excelsior4-2
01 Oct 2023Excelsior v Sparta Rotterdam2-1
05 Mar 2023Excelsior v Sparta Rotterdam1-4
14 Jan 2023Sparta Rotterdam v Excelsior1-0
Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 78% vs implied 65% · edge +12.6 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 72%
1.5
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Excelsior to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
2.4
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 29%
3.8
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Sparta Rotterdam to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
2.62
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The head-to-head record over 10 matches shows an average of 3.6 goals per game, confirming a consistent pattern of high-scoring encounters. This historical data strengthens the case for expecting a goal-rich match between these two sides.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Eredivisie

Excelsior2
Played
Sparta Rotterdam3
Excelsior2.5
Avg goals for
Sparta Rotterdam2
Excelsior1
Avg goals against
Sparta Rotterdam1.7
Excelsior1
Clean sheets
Sparta Rotterdam0
Best odds for this sectionExcelsior Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 56% · edge +0.5 pts
1.8
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Excelsior to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
2.4
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Sparta Rotterdam Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 48%
2
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Sparta Rotterdam to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
2.62
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Season-long data shows Excelsior scoring 2.5 goals per game with a solid defensive record of 1 goal conceded, while Sparta Rotterdam scores 2 but concedes 1.67 per match. This combination of strong offense and leaky defense supports the Over 3.5 Goals market as a realistic outcome.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
8Sparta Rotterdam431111
10Excelsior321013
With Sparta Rotterdam sitting 7th and Excelsior 10th, both teams are mid-table and likely to seek points through attacking play rather than defensive caution. The standings suggest motivation to push forward, which aligns with the expectation of a goal-filled game.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Excelsior Over 2.5
67%Sparta Rotterdam Over 2.5
3.6H2H avg goals
The last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams have averaged 3.6 goals, indicating a history of open, high-scoring games. This trend over a significant sample supports the expectation of Over 2.5 goals, with a tempo and attacking style conducive to multiple scoring opportunities.

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